HB1276 (2024) Compare Changes

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1 Carrying or Selling Weapons. RSA 159:16 is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:

159.16 Carrying or Selling Weapons.

I. Any person under the age of 18 who carries on his or her person any blackjack, slung shot, or metallic knuckles shall be guilty of a violation; and such weapon or articles so carried by such a person shall be forfeited to the state.

II. Any person who sells, delivers, or otherwise transfers any blackjack, slung shot, or metallic knuckles to a person under the age of 18 shall be guilty of a violation.

2 Repeal. RSA 159:17, relative to exceptions to the prohibition against carrying or selling weapons, is repealed.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2025.

Changed Version

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1 Carrying or Selling Weapons. RSA 159:16 is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:

159.16 Carrying or Selling Weapons.

I. Any person under the age of 18 who carries on his or her person any blackjack, slung shot, or metallic knuckles shall be guilty of a violation; and such weapon or articles so carried by such a person shall be forfeited to the state.

II. Any person who sells, delivers, or otherwise transfers any blackjack, slung shot, or metallic knuckles to a person under the age of 18 shall be guilty of a violation.

2 Repeal. RSA 159:17, relative to exceptions to the prohibition against carrying or selling weapons, is repealed.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2025.